First build using old parts - Need help.

[terry0412x]

Hi, I'm pretty smart when it comes to software and stuff, but I'm not much of a smartass when it comes to hardware.. I'll just go straight out.

I bought the GT5082 about 2 years ago, when I had no idea of hardware, and had no knowledge that pre-build PCs suck. Now, I still use it.. but since a year ago, I regretted it. So now, my "Foxconn C51GU01", which came with the GT5082's PCI-E slot broke.. I'm pretty pissed, because now I have to run this crappy 6100. I hate bad graphics cards. I'd rather use a 8500GT.

So anyways, I'm tired.. so long story short, I want to rebuild a PC.. I want to still use my processor, hard drive, ram, etc., but I want to change my motherboard and case.. I still want to keep my OS, etc. I know that one bad move, and I can lose expensive parts. So can anyone give me a detailed tutorial, on how to rebuild a PC with a new Mobo and case?

(Oh and also, the reason I dont just get a new mobo/case and just make it easier is because the "Foxconn C51GU01" is BTX, and I want an ATX. BTX motherboards are what, 300 dollars normal?)

Thanks. :]



For the specs of the hard drive, memory, etc, here you go.


Overall parts

Gateway GT5082 Parts CMOS Battery Desktop CMOS Battery $9.95 Cooling Fan Gateway / eMachines 92mm Case Fan $19.00 Gateway 120mm System Fan $29.00 CPU AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Skt 939 CPU ADA3800DAA4BW $99.00 AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Socket 939 Dual-Core CPU $119.00 Front Bezel Gateway 6-Bay Micro BTX Bezel - Silver $49.00 Motherboard Gateway Foxconn C51GU01 Motherboard 105552, 4006111R $249.00 Power Supply Gateway/eMachines 300 Watt Power Supply no SATA $49.00 Software Gateway InterVideo WinDVD 4 $15.00

GT5082 Memory Info

Standard Memory 2.0 GB = 512 MB (removable) + 512 MB (removable) + 512 MB (removable) + 512 MB (removable) Maximum Memory 4.0 GB Memory Expansion 4 sockets Memory Comments PC3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR. CPU Type 2.0GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Model Comments NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Chipset.

Hard Drive Info

Hard Drive Hard Drive Capacity 250 GB Hard Drive Interface IDE Hard Drive Rotation Speed 7,200 RPM Controller Type IDE

Custom bolding from me so it's easier to see.

Overall parts
http://www.skyline-eng.com/index.cfm/fusea...ategory_ID/5179.

Memory Info
http://www.memorystock.com/memory/GatewayGT5082.html

Hard Drive Info
http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Gateway-Gatewa...5082-Desktop-PC

So obviously, I have a MICRO-BTX... So I'll need a new case. So I think these parts might work! All I need to know what to do now is that I need to find out how to take out these components..

Thanks guys.
Can you tell me if it's compatible, just to make sure?

[flanzig1]

Sorry to say but your going to need to start fresh with a new build. The AMD socket 939 has been end of life for several years. Any 939 motherboards available would be used ones or left over stock and probably from 3rd tier makers.
There is very little that is usable from that Gateway. Probably just the drives. Even the OS may be not usable if it is tied to the motherboard BIOS like Dell does.

[doubledragon5]

First thing, what is your over all budget? What do you plan on doing with this pc the most? You can salvage the HD's keyboard mouse, and probably the opticals? Do you prefer intel or AMD. If you wan't to use the ram, cpu, you can pick up new boards on ebay. The one I use in sig is still popular and there are plenty on that site, some new and in the box. I have checked and found plenty...